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Gerda Lembcke Overgaard
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Gerda emigrated with her husband Ole Overgaard to the United States in 1968 and settled in Rumson for many wonderful years. She was always hospitable and kind and opened her home to many travelers and other souls in need. Their little ranch in Rumson was often referred to as "Hotel Denmark." Gerda had a love of travel, art, fashion, and cooking. Eager to share her Danish cuisine and customs, friends and family would fill her home on Christmas Eve, eating aebleskiver, drinking juleglog, dancing around the tree, and generating maximum hygge. She was always dressed elegantly with matching jewelry and cheetah print was her favorite neutral. Her small stature belied an enormous strength of character. She met all her life's challenges with grace and cheerfulness.
Gerda worked as a bookkeeper at the ARC of Monmouth for 39 years. She especially enjoyed volunteering at the Winter Glow Ball, golf outings, and holiday celebrations.
She was pre-deceased by her husband, Ole Overgaard. Gerda is survived by her brothers, Peer and John Lauridsen of Denmark, her loving children, and their partners; Ole Jr. of Denmark, Steffen and Erin Overgaard of Middletown, Charlotte and Simon Cole of Fair Haven, and Henrik Overgaard and Joann Church of Red Bank. Also surviving are her dear grandchildren, of whom she was very proud, Shane and Jenn Overgaard, Devin Overgaard, Kaitlin Overgaard, Alexandra and Juan Pablo Negrete, Olivia Cole, and Vivian Overgaard. She was blessed with two great-grandchildren: Logan Overgaard and Juan Diego Negrete. She will also be missed by her beloved caregiver, Maritza Rosado. Vi elsker dig Mor!
Arrangements are by Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank, NJ.
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Kathy Pelley
December 29, 2023
she was sweet and kind had a beautiful smile
Ole Overgaard
December 28, 2023
Dear Mother:
You have left us, creating a big void- but not in spirit.
All the good memories of you- just being you- will always stay with us and make us smile
We had a good run for our money! Almost 90 years! So we can't complain!
But all good things must come to an end.
Maybe we never thought about it. Just enjoyed you for the moment.
And what a happy, long ,never to be forgotten moment it was!
Always positive, cheerful, helpful, and seldom thinking about yourself. Always others!
When I was a little child you came to my room every night and sang lullabys with me.
Remember?
You made my childhood so comfortable and safe!
Later on, when circumstances left you alone with 3 children, you strove to make it work- and succeeded!
Got a job at the Arc where you became a valued and much liked member of the staff, and didn't quit
until way past becoming a senior citizen!
Later on again you took care of dad, becoming more or less a round-the-clock nurse.
May it be said that many owe so much to your kindness.
Your trip to Denmark last year will forever stay with me as a lasting memory that I will cherish, and always
look back on with fondness.
Please say hello to Far, Dorothy, Frederick, Ole Pedersen, Skip Lange, Pastor Wilson. Dr. Brodsky, and all the other
good people that we have had the pleasure to acquaint.
as for you Mother, I will try to overcome my sorrow by remembering that:
We'll meet again
Don't know where
Don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day
Rest in peace my dear Mother!
Your loving son Ole
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